Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The latest monthly report from the U.S. Apple Association shows crop in holding still up year over year and above five-year average figures... Read More

The company says new additions to the sales team will help it add territories and grow in market space in the Midwest... Read More

It’s in every produce department, but the popular fruit’s many varieties and visual versatility make it ripe for dynamic displays... Read More

In its latest bulletin, Stemilt said data shows sales only slightly increased in the last month of 2023... Read More

Shipments of the premium branded apple variety are expected to continue only through April, according to CMI Orchards... Read More

Pazazz apples are now available to retailers and shoppers as an organic option exclusively from Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands... Read More

The company has promoted Nicole Gordy, who had served as director of business analytics. Gordy succeeds Steve Clement, who becomes CEO of PNW Tree Fruit, which owns Sage Fruit packers and 6,000 acres of orchards... Read More

The event hosted by Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms aims to raise the apple's profile through retailer promotions and social media posts... Read More

Marketers recently shared the unique prospects that ample supply provides for retailers and consumers... Read More

With a large crop in apple-producing states, like Pennsylvania, marketers say there is a need to boost consumption. "That will take some time and some effort," said Chris Sandwick of Hess Bros. Fruit., Lancaster, Pa... Read More

Despite weather challenges this season, growers “look hopeful for '24,” said Cynthia Haskins, president and CEO of New York Apples. “We have a good mix of different apple varieties that are out there ...”.. Read More

Michigan apple growers experienced some localized frost damage in the spring but still had a great growing year... Read More

After growers faced a year of weather extremes in 2022, Washington state rebounded in 2023, increasing production by about 38% year over year, according to the U.S. Apple Association... Read More

The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is reporting major growth in branded organic apple sales dollars and more promotion opportunities ahead... Read More

The packer, grower and distributor of pears, apples and stone fruit says new variety development and organic offerings is a key part of 2024 plans... Read More

The university said the new cultivar — a cross of Honeycrisp with cripps pink — does not bruise and keeps its texture and flavor following months of cold storage... Read More

CMI Orchards said this managed variety shows a 613% growth in volume for the 13 weeks ending Dec. 2, according to Nielsen scan data... Read More

Chris Gerlach, USApple’s director of industry analytics, shared how this season draws parallels from a large crop in 2014-15... Read More

The merger expands the opportunity and scope of both companies to serve their unique customer base, while also working together with the customers the two companies share coast to coast... Read More

The company has promoted eight employees to key roles as it plans for growth... Read More

Apples are an organic powerhouse in the fresh produce department. Learn why in this story from The Packer's Organic Fresh Trends 2024... Read More

This year, NYAA is sponsoring an Apple Pie Baking Kit consumer sweepstakes on social media and launching holiday videos featuring "Bob for Apples from New York," in addition to reminding retailers to cross-merchandise... Read More

Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards says its ready to keep up traditions and let its dedication to the American Dream shine this Veterans Day... Read More

With an extensive marketing campaign with Hallmark Channel, the Envy apple once again expects to be the “The Ultimate Holiday Apple.”  .. Read More

After scrolling, searching and, to be honest, doing what we normally do on social media, see what we liked about these posts from produce-focused professionals and companies on three major social media platforms. .. Read More